2006-2014 Kia Sedona recall: latch
Kia Motors America reported this safety recall on June 1, 2016. It covers about 219,800 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 219,800
- reported
- Jun 1, 2016
- owners notified
- Jul 27, 2016
- related complaints
- 72
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
- What is wrong
- Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Kia Sedona vehicles manufactured from June 15, 2005, through April 04, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
- Risk
- If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Kia will notify owners and dealers will replace the secondary hood latch or clean and lubricate the latch, depending on the vehicle's location and the condition of the latch. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2016. Owners may contact Kia at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's recall number is SC134.
Recall number 16V389000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 72 complaints about locks problems.
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Questions about recall 16V389000
Is there a recall on the 2006-2014 Kia Sedona latch?
Yes. Recall 16V389000, reported on June 1, 2016, covers about 219,800 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V389000?
Kia will notify owners and dealers will replace the secondary hood latch or clean and lubricate the latch, depending on the vehicle's location and the condition of the latch. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2016. Owners may contact Kia at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's recall number is SC134.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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